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Reflections on African Art: Insights on Rare Pieces from the Bamana, Senufo, Dogon, and Baule Tribes

Reflections on African Art: Insights on Rare Pieces from the Bamana, Senufo, Dogon, and Baule Tribes

Workman, Robert
Workman, Jayne

Hardcover

African HistoryAfrican ArtGeneral Art

Publisher Price: $90.00

ISBN10: 0764369946
ISBN13: 9780764369940
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: Oct 28 2025
Pages: 320
Weight: 4.71
Height: 1.26 Width: 9.21 Depth: 12.13
Language: English
Reflections on African Art: Insights on Rare Pieces from the Bamana, Senufo, Dogon, and Baule Tribes shares Robert Workman's journey from his first purchase of African art to building a unique and noteworthy collection. Over 65 years, the Workmans assembled rare and unusual treasures from Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, and Burkina Faso. This book presents works often overlooked in mainstream publications, offering a fresh perspective on Africa's artistic heritage. The collection reflects evolving cultures and traditions, providing readers with an intimate glimpse into this legacy.

Key Features:

- Rare pieces: Focuses on unpublished African art from the Bamana, Senufo, Dogon, and Baule tribes
- Travel documentation: Includes photographs from travels to Mali
- Unique objects: Highlights artifacts reflecting Africa's cultural transformations
- Personal journey: Explores collecting and preserving African art
- Informed insights: Discusses the real historical and practical contexts of power associations, masks, mythology, and more

Through photographs and text, the book preserves African craftsmanship.

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